SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Ben A. Brooks III, who is retiring after many years of
  dedicated service to the City of Dallas; and
         WHEREAS, Ben Brooks III is an accomplished and respected
  lawyer who has served as bond counsel and disclosure counsel for
  cities, counties, school districts, special law districts, and
  other political subdivisions throughout Texas; and
         WHEREAS, During his career, Ben has helped secure the
  financing and development of airports, sports facilities,
  housing, industrial development, health care, and public power
  and regional water; he took great care in drafting legislation
  that authorized public entities to finance their infrastructure
  and economic development programs; and
         WHEREAS, Noted for his wisdom and integrity, Ben served as
  bond counsel for several multimillion-dollar infrastructure
  projects for the City of Dallas, including for the Dallas Area
  Rapid Transit Authority and the Dallas Independent School
  District, and he was the disclosure counsel on the billion-dollar
  development of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport; and
         WHEREAS, Over the years, Ben has upheld the highest
  standards of his profession and has continuously been ranked by
  ratings organizations as among the best lawyers in public finance
  law and securities regulation; a fellow of the American College
  of Bond Counsel, Ben earned his bachelor's degree from The
  University of Texas at Austin and his law degree from Southern
  Methodist University Dedman School of Law; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Ben has labored to build a
  more prosperous Dallas, and his diligence and discernment have
  improved the quality of life for his fellow citizens; as his
  colleagues and friends gather to celebrate his achievements on
  November 13, 2023, it is indeed fitting that this treasured Texan
  receive special recognition for his extraordinary contributions
  to his beloved city; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Ben A. Brooks III
  on his distinguished career and service to the City of Dallas and
  extend to him best wishes on an enjoyable retirement and in all
  his future endeavors; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on October 12, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate